By Nyesha Stone Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF) and Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) have come together to create a safe place for the community to reside in. Through their partnership they’ve created a joint vision: “a Milwaukee that is equitable, healthy and thriving for all.” This previous Tuesday, March 26, they announced their joint vision […]
Youth Inspiration and Author Marley Dias was Keynote Speaker at Alverno’s First State of Wisconsin Girl’s Summit
By Nyesha Stone Alverno College hosted its first State of Wisconsin Girl’s Summit based off its study, which revealed Wisconsin girls are more likely to be victims of cyberbullying, sex trafficking and more. The point of the Girl’s Summit was to show Wisconsin girls that there are resources and role models available to help them […]
Open Mic Event Gives Residents a Chance to Connect with City Leadership
By Ethan Duran On the evening of March 21, residents and public officials gathered in Mobcraft Beer Brewery and Taproom to discuss justice, peace and inequality in Milwaukee for the first Political Open Mic night hosted by NEWaukee and Bridge the City. Ben Rangel and Kyle Hagge, cohosts of the Bridge the City podcast, interviewed […]
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Visits Sherman Phoenix
By Karen Stokes On Saturday, March 16, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Milwaukee to tour Sherman Phoenix. This is her first visit to the facility since it’s official opening on November 30, 2018. “I am delighted to join everyone here at Sherman Phoenix,” Senator Baldwin said. “I had the honor of visiting a few months […]
Michelle Obama Surprises Milwaukee High School Students Hours Before Show
By Nyesha Stone How would you react if Michelle Obama walked into your office right this second? Fourteen high students from around the city got the chance to meet Michelle this prior Thursday, about eight hours before her show at the Miller High Life Theatre. As they were sitting in a circle discussing college, Michelle […]
Milwaukee to Host 2020 Democratic National Convention
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, Milwaukee received some exciting news. The Democratic National Convention announced that Milwaukee would host the 2020 convention. The DNC will take place July 13–16 in 2020. It is the first time since 1916 that the DNC has chosen to host in the Midwest. Furthermore, it is the first time […]
Southwest Airlines Grant Expands Milwaukee’s Aviation Pipeline Program
By Nyesha Stone Milwaukee Public Schools recently received some exciting news, which could turn things around for some of its students. Southwest Airlines selected “Expanding Milwaukee’s Aviation Pipeline,” an MPS program, as a recipient of its 2019 Charitable Grants. The program is a partnership between MPS, the Greater Milwaukee Committee and Milwaukee Area Technical College […]
The PEOPLE Program has a New Office in Milwaukee
By Nyesha Stone The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) has been around since 1999 and started with 66 students from Milwaukee high schools. The program has grown since then and now has an office in Milwaukee. Earlier this week, Rufus King International Middle School held a grand opening to […]
Milwaukee Celebrates 3rd Annual Black History Program
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz All month long, individuals and groups have been celebrating Black History Month. Although every day should be dedicated to celebrating and honoring one’s history, Milwaukee celebrated black history in its own unique way. On Monday, city officials, important city figures and city residents, congregated in City Hall’s rotunda. They gathered to celebrate […]
ACTS Housing Host Panel to Discuss Closing the Black-White Homeownership Gap
By Nyesha Stone No matter their circumstances, Black people are continually striving and displaying Black excellence. We’re the trendsetters, the go-getters and the underdog. We’re also seen as a “renter” community. According to ACTS Housing, there is a 40 percent gap between Black and White homeownership that they’ve been working hard to close. So, they […]
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